A Hammer, A Fence, A Movement

May 7, 2025

Most art requires an artist.

A painter with a brush. A sculptor with a chisel.

Someone in a gallery explaining what it all means.

But not this.

With Metalbird, the art doesn’t start until you pick up the hammer.

That’s when the real moment happens.

A simple act:

  • A hammer

  • A fence post

  • A bird silhouette

  • A few taps

  • A step back

  • A quiet smile

That’s not just installation. That’s art.

The World’s Largest Outdoor Art Project

When people ask us what Metalbird is, we don’t say “We make garden art.”

We say:

“We’re building the world’s largest outdoor art project... and everyone’s invited.”

It’s not about selling products. It’s about creating moments of connection in gardens, balconies, and backyards across the globe.

Millions of birds. Millions of stories.

All installed by hand.

All marking moments that matter.

Why the Install Matters

We could sell pre-installed sculptures, sure.

We could ship them welded to bases or bolted to stands.

But where’s the magic in that?

The magic is in the act of choosing the spot, picking up the hammer, and making the bird part of your place.

That’s the real art.

The Moment of Install Is the Movement

When you hammer in a Metalbird, you’re joining something bigger.

It might feel small:

  • A Robin on the garden fence

  • A Hummingbird by the window

  • A Cardinal on the porch rail

But you’re not just decorating... you’re joining a global flock of people marking life’s moments.

It’s About Ownership

You don’t need permission to install a Metalbird.

You don’t need to be an artist.

You don’t need to know what you’re doing.

You just need a spot and a reason.

Once it’s in, the bird belongs to you. To your family. To your landscape.

It becomes part of your daily life, not something hidden behind glass.

Real Moments from Real People

We get messages every week from people describing the install moment.

Here are a few:

Mia – Melbourne

"I hammered a Fantail into the backyard fence after my mum passed. It felt weirdly powerful. Like I was marking the memory in a way flowers never could."

Dan – Portland, Oregon

"We installed a pair of Cardinals on our balcony when we moved into our first home. My daughter helped. She held the hammer. It’s a family memory now."

James – London

"My mates and I put a Metalbird in the pub garden where we always hang out. It catches the evening light. It’s become part of the place."

The Install Is the Story

Think about it:

  • You pick the spot

  • You choose the angle

  • You decide what it means

That’s interactive art.

It’s not just about the object. It’s about the action.

The Ritual of It

There’s something deeply human about marking moments with small rituals.

Birth. Death. New beginnings. Quiet wins. Big losses.

A Metalbird install becomes part of that.

It’s:

  • A stake in the ground

  • A way to say “This matters.”

  • A small ceremony, even if no one’s watching

Why We Call It a Movement

A movement isn’t just about numbers. It’s about meaningful repetition.

People all over the world are picking up hammers, choosing spots, and planting birds in the earth.

That’s a movement.

It’s art that lives in the wild, not locked in a gallery.

The Power of Small Acts

We’re not saving the world with bird silhouettes.

But we are:

  • Encouraging people to pause

  • Helping them mark moments

  • Building a global flock of stories, one backyard at a time

And that adds up.

A Hammer as an Artistic Tool

Most people don’t think of a hammer as an art tool.

But in the world of Metalbird, it is.

It’s not about precision. It’s not about perfection.

It’s about presence.

A few taps with the hammer and the bird becomes part of the place.

Why It Sticks

Once a Metalbird is in, it’s in for good.

It develops a protective patina that seals and protects the bird over time.

It’s not just surface rust... it’s a shield that locks in the story, saving the metal underneath from decay.

The patina changes with the seasons. It softens into the landscape, just like memories do.

That’s why the install matters.

It’s not just a product placement.

It’s an act of belonging.

Ready to Join the Movement?

If you’ve got a hammer and a spot, you’re halfway there.

Pick your bird. Plant it. Step back.

Welcome to the world’s largest outdoor art project.

Find your bird here.

Suggested Image:

A real-life install moment: hands holding a hammer, a Metalbird halfway into a fence post, sunlight filtering through the trees. Not posed... just the quiet action of someone making art in their own backyard.